1 {A song of the stairs} I was glad when they said unto me, "We will go in to the house of the LORD."
2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem is built as a city, that is at unity in itself.
4 For there the tribes go up, even the tribes of the LORD, to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
5 For there is the seat of judgment, even the seat of the house of David.
6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee.
7 Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will wish thee prosperity.
9 Yea because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek to do thee good.
